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The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Somerset Council for "The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243" falls under the industry category of Recreation Installation. The procurement method used is a direct approach, completed without competition, which is typical for below-threshold contracts. The main activities involve resurfacing an existing path and play surface while replacing worn play equipment. The procurement is in the award stage, having been completed on 20 May 2026, with the contract being active from 7 September 2026 to 25 September 2026. The contract is valued at £29,150, with a gross amount of £34,980, and the location for delivery is in the region UKK23, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction and recreation installations, particularly those with expertise in path and play surface works. With a procurement method that favours businesses capable of handling direct contracts efficiently, small and medium-sized enterprises like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, can benefit significantly. Companies located within proximity of Somerset or those that provide niche construction services could potentially leverage this type of contracting process to expand their client base and increase their business footprint in local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243

Notice Description

Resurfacing existing path and play surface, replacing worn play equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046617-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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